“You might not ever get rich, but let me tell ya, it’s better than diggin’ a ditch. . . . Workin’ at the car wash.” That’s according to Rose Royce’s hit song in 1976. These days, it’s NASCAR — or at least its brand name — workin’ at the car wash. Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne and Nationwide Series points leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. were at the Thursday grand opening of the first NASCAR car wash in Romeoville, Ill. Officials with the NASCAR Car Wash Company say they hope to open between 30 and 50 locations in the Midwest. “Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Talkin’ about the car wash.” Denver Post wire services

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson had butterflies before Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn't because of the big-name opponent, but rather his return from a 13-game injury absence and being stoked to rejoin a team in a playoff push and looking for its third postseason appearance in 10 years.